Colours, captains and traditions at World Cup 2015 opening ceremony

Published on February 12, 2015 8:24 pm

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The Cricket World Cup 2015 was officially declared open during a colourful opening ceremony in Christchurch and Melbourne. Team India captain MS Dhoni was present and home team Australia was also there. (Source: Reuters)

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MS Dhoni was welcomed on the stage with a loud cheer from the fans in Melbourne. (Source: Reuters)

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India begin their defence on Feb 15 when they face Pakistan. Dhoni & Co. will look to begin it with a win. (Source: Reuters)

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Michael Clarke will be hoping to win the Cup for the home crowd which was cheering for the captain at the ceremony. (Source: Reuters)

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Nothing can beat the enthusiasm of an Indian cricket fan. On display during the World Cup opening ceremony. (Source: Reuters)

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The logo of the Cricket World Cup 2015 was replicated by a mechanical robot. (Source: Reuters)

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The mechanical robot was used to display the logo of Cricket World Cup 2015. Some may find it as Sachin Tendulkar pulling a ball on one foot. And who knows, it may be. (Source: Reuters)

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Some magnificent performances by the artists showed the culture of all the participating nations. On show is the England tradition. (Source: Reuters)

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Ireland is the highest ranked associate nation participating in the tournament and will look to make it to the quarters. The fans are also ready to cheer for them. (Source: Reuters)

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England may not backed to win the trophy but the fans welcomed England skipper Eoin Morgan in a warm way. (Source: Reuters)

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The opening ceremony ended with a great show of lights. But the end meant the beginning of cricket's biggest carnival Down Under. (Source: Reuters)